Information is being sought to identify a woman wanted for allegedly stealing wallets and purses from shoppers at a Westland charity store.

Westland Police have released store security photos and video of the suspect.

There have been four reported thefts at the Disabled American Veterans store, 8050 N. Middlebelt. The thefts began in October 2014. Police said the store manager indicated there may have been more victims who did not make a police report.

The suspect is described as a black female in her mid 40s to 50s, with straight black hair, possibly wearing a wig. The woman may have been driving a silver or white Honda.

According to police, the suspect walks around the store until she spots a female who is shopping alone with a purse in her cart. The suspect waits until the victim is distracted and takes the victim’s whole purse, or reaches into the purse and takes the wallet, police said. The suspect then hides the wallet under clothing that she has picked off displays, walks to the checkout, drops the clothing that she was carrying on the counter and leaves the store, police said.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Westland Police at 734-722-9600.

By LeAnne Rogers

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